Peristylus lacertifer

Also known as: The Lizard or Peristylus spiranthes Peristylus chloranthus Peristylus hiugensis Coeloglossum lacertiferum Coeloglossum acuminatum Choeradoplectron spiranthes Habenaria lacertifera Gymnadenia tenuiflora Habenaria meyenii in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Japan Malaysia Philippines Thailand

General Information

The Lizard is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. The name refers to the flower shape.

Altitude
100 - 1900 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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